this was very useful thank you - i actually already own this mic, but i enjoyed learning more about the context from which it came, and also the reassurance that i made a good choice! (i know, trust your own ears...) I would love you to do a video talking through in detail how you approach getting your lead vocal sound on e.g. the man i am (approach to any recording or mix considerations re doubling/comping, eq, compression, reverb/any other post processing you do)
I probably changed the first tube because I wanted to try the NOS tube thing. But I know i've changed two or three tubes because they failed. Of course this is over a fifteen year period so that should speak good of the mic design.
I’m trying to decide between this and the Lauten Audio Clarion. I know the LA is a little more expensive but I’m ok with that if it’s a better microphone. I’m looking for a great vocal mic. Which do you prefer?
I believe the first time I changed the tube was for an "upgrade" to a NOS tube. After that, I could tell by the noise the mic made. It's a relatively inexpensive mic but they're doing it right. I still use it a lot!
@sacalaitproductions7279 is it a high-frequency almost spikey sound? I ask because I stored mine as a result with the intention of replacing the capsule. Just never thought it may be the tube!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Was very helpful to me.
Great review...Thank you!😁
this was very useful thank you - i actually already own this mic, but i enjoyed learning more about the context from which it came, and also the reassurance that i made a good choice! (i know, trust your own ears...) I would love you to do a video talking through in detail how you approach getting your lead vocal sound on e.g. the man i am (approach to any recording or mix considerations re doubling/comping, eq, compression, reverb/any other post processing you do)
It doesn't take much eq to get this mic working nicely. I still believe it could be the best bang for the the buck microphone built right now at $399.
Great review! What have you found is the sweet spot with the tube lifespan? I few hours of use on a new tube, or does it not matter much?
I probably changed the first tube because I wanted to try the NOS tube thing. But I know i've changed two or three tubes because they failed. Of course this is over a fifteen year period so that should speak good of the mic design.
I’d love to mod my microphone also! This is a good video, can you tell me what brand did you use for the 6072a tube swap?
I tried a couple of NOS tubes over the years but can’t say the new production tubes are bad either.
@@sacalaitproductions7279 ok which manufacturer tube do you have in it when you made this video?
Great video….thanks!!
I’m trying to decide between this and the Lauten Audio Clarion. I know the LA is a little more expensive but I’m ok with that if it’s a better microphone. I’m looking for a great vocal mic. Which do you prefer?
I like this mic. I like it a lot. I've had no issues with mine and I continue to use it a lot. Probably my #2 mic behind the Lauten Clarion.
@@DigitalSacalait thanks, sounds like I need to buy both, lol.
I have this cv12 mic. Lovely sound overall. But my mojave ma300 takes first place now..
If i may ask(and you might have touched on it) what are some symptoms of the sound that lets you know when the tube needs changing?
I believe the first time I changed the tube was for an "upgrade" to a NOS tube. After that, I could tell by the noise the mic made. It's a relatively inexpensive mic but they're doing it right. I still use it a lot!
@sacalaitproductions7279 is it a high-frequency almost spikey sound? I ask because I stored mine as a result with the intention of replacing the capsule. Just never thought it may be the tube!